Whitton

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Whitton Pronunciation

Whitton is pronounced WIT-ən /ˈwɪt.ən/High

Meaning: From the English place-name Whitton — from Old English hwit, 'white', plus tun, 'a settlement' (or 'Hwita's settlement'); routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: The white town; Hwita's settlement: Whitton is an English place-name. Crisp, distinguished, and warm.

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Origin LowEnglish

MeaningFrom the English place-name Whitton — from Old English hwit, 'white', plus tun, 'a settlement' (or 'Hwita's settlement'); routes layered

U.S. rank (2024)#6424 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births14 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2024

Total births (all-time)≈ 104

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

History & Origin

Whitton comes from the English place-name Whitton — from Old English hwit, 'white', plus tun, 'a settlement' (or a personal name Hwita; routes layered, which we note). A crisp, distinguished surname-name (nickname Whit).

In the U.S. it appears as a surname-name. Rare, the-white-town at the root, and distinguished.

Did you know? Whitton means 'the white town; Hwita's settlement' (Old English hwit, 'white', plus tun, 'a settlement') — a crisp, distinguished surname-name (the routes are layered, which we note; said 'WIT-ən').

Overall data confidence 48%

References — Whitton — place-name; routes layered

Variations

WhittenWitton

Nicknames

Whit

Themes & Styles

Uncertain English Surname-name Place-name

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Frequently Asked

How do you pronounce Whitton?

Whitton is pronounced WIT-ən (/ˈwɪt.ən/). Press play above to hear Whitton said aloud.

How do you say Whitton?

Whitton is said WIT-ən (/ˈwɪt.ən/). Press play above to hear Whitton said aloud.

What does the name Whitton mean?

Whitton is an English place-name — 'the white town; Hwita's settlement'; the routes are layered.

Is Whitton a boy or girl name?

Whitton is a boy's name.

How popular is Whitton?

Whitton is a very rare name in the U.S.